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Big Bold Summer Soup

August 5, 2010
Summer Soup

**homeroom update: We’ll be cooking mac and cheese at the Underground Farmers’ Market in Oakland this Saturday from 5pm-11pm. Live music, beer, and 40 food vendors! Details at homeroom510.com.** An interesting thing happened the other day. I was cooking, as usual, when I realized how long it was since Alejandro and I went out to [...]

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A tomato. A brick. A chicken.

July 22, 2010
tomato

Maybe you’ve felt gypped lately. I can’t really blame you. I’ve been a bit stingy with the recipes. I wish I could find a quicker way to get these posts up. Each one just takes so much time–and I love doing it– but I can’t seem to find the time to post as much as [...]

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Creamy Polenta Soup with Chickpea Croutons

January 11, 2010
Polenta Soup

Call me polentone all you want. There’s nothing more soothing or nourishing in my pantry than a big bag of polenta. A mélange of bitter greens – chard, dandelions, Tuscan kale – homemade chicken stock and green garlic make this a thick and creamy bowl of comfort.

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Roasted Vegetables with Pancetta and Balsamic Sauce

December 3, 2009
Roasted Vegetables

Quick tips for perfectly roasted vegetables, and a recipe for roasted vegetables with pancetta and a thick balsamic sauce.

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Autumn Lasagna with Duck Ragu and Roasted Carrots

October 11, 2009
Autumn Lasagna with Duck Ragu

A meal you make for the special people in your life. Braised duck, crushed early girl tomatoes and freshly made pasta with grated pecorino and roasted carrots.

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Caramelized Tomato Tarte Tatin

August 17, 2009
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Recipe for tomato tarte tatin: Organic grape tomatoes, salty olives and caramelized onions resting in a butter puff pastry crust.

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Summer BBQ Recipes

June 21, 2009

Grab your tongs and a few hunks of meat. It’s summer and time to grill. People love barbecues. But next time you host a cookout, do your guests and their arteries a favor by skipping dried-out burgers and nitrate-laden dogs. Opt instead for fresh vegetables, high-quality meats and homemade salads, sans the mayo. No-knead bread [...]

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Prawns, Pancetta & Spring Onions

March 3, 2009

I've been on a pork kick lately, which is strange because only a few months ago I wouldn't touch the stuff. I blame it on turning 30. My inspiration for this dish came from the classic Italian combination of leeks with pancetta – but spring onions' short season, I opted for their lighter flavor instead. [...]

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